Thanks swid. Some interesting stuff here. I was particularly taken by the example between 2.20 and 2.27 - the major run in bebop style. As I couldn't find a transcription of this run on your (swid's) website, I've transcribed it myself. Any one who's interested can download the transcription as a pdf.- its free. Check out Guides to Improvisation.
Good advice. I'm sure the theory is sound whatever you're playing, but can you do these sorts of videos for Tenor as well? I'm teaching myself and want to improve my solos and improv, but I just can't seem to make it sound sweet. (Probably because I'm just a beginner)
Hey, if you want great sound you must do long tones amongst other think. It is the single most important thing that you can do to improve your sound or as you put it "Sound Sweet". Another exercise you can do is overtones which will work wonders for your sound in a relatively short period of time. If you don't have this as part of your exercise you can forget about it. Seriously....nothing you do will sound right regardless of how hard you try. I'm telling you this because Im a beginner myself.
Actually if you go to this guys website he has the overtone series posted there "with sound track demo's". He also has many other tricks to the trade that will get you started on the right path. With his secrets I've been able to advance fairly quickly. Your results may differ, but this guy explains the little tricks like no other I've seen online. This video is a good example of that. I've purchased his material which he now has posted for free.People can't believe I'm only a year into this.
Great vid helped a lot and btw the website doesnt work
skate91699 5 months ago
This is great! Thanks!
Vilseinaturen 7 months ago
Thanks swid. Some interesting stuff here. I was particularly taken by the example between 2.20 and 2.27 - the major run in bebop style. As I couldn't find a transcription of this run on your (swid's) website, I've transcribed it myself. Any one who's interested can download the transcription as a pdf.- its free. Check out Guides to Improvisation.
hansharold 1 year ago
@hansharold can u link it plz :)
TheFranza4melb 1 year ago
Thank you.
estufa88 1 year ago
I just checked your website is great you teach some basic tips that i nevered imagine to use them before.
leo88hn 1 year ago
I just checked your website is great you teach some basic tips that i nevered imagine to use them before.
leo88hn 1 year ago
Good advice. I'm sure the theory is sound whatever you're playing, but can you do these sorts of videos for Tenor as well? I'm teaching myself and want to improve my solos and improv, but I just can't seem to make it sound sweet. (Probably because I'm just a beginner)
gmfmusic85 2 years ago
Hey, if you want great sound you must do long tones amongst other think. It is the single most important thing that you can do to improve your sound or as you put it "Sound Sweet". Another exercise you can do is overtones which will work wonders for your sound in a relatively short period of time. If you don't have this as part of your exercise you can forget about it. Seriously....nothing you do will sound right regardless of how hard you try. I'm telling you this because Im a beginner myself.
Blazinsax 2 years ago
Thanks Blazinsax!
...Don't suppose you fancy explaining 'overtones' as well...?
gmfmusic85 2 years ago
Actually if you go to this guys website he has the overtone series posted there "with sound track demo's". He also has many other tricks to the trade that will get you started on the right path. With his secrets I've been able to advance fairly quickly. Your results may differ, but this guy explains the little tricks like no other I've seen online. This video is a good example of that. I've purchased his material which he now has posted for free.People can't believe I'm only a year into this.
Blazinsax 2 years ago
excellent presentation. I think I could use the information in playing the piano. Thank you
bobgsearch 2 years ago
great lesson very clear and well presented f!!!!!
saxklang 2 years ago